Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Mississippi State University received a $429,597 Project Grant from the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy under the Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program (CFDA 81.121) effective August 1, 2026, with a completion date of July 31, 2028. This Phase II Continuation award through the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) supports a research project conducted at the university's Starkville, Mississippi campus. The award enables Mississippi State University to advance innovative nuclear energy technologies and research that complement and enhance existing NEUP initiatives, contributing to the Office of Nuclear Energy's strategic objectives of maintaining existing U.S. nuclear reactor operations, deploying new nuclear reactors, securing the nuclear fuel cycle, and expanding international nuclear energy cooperation.

The specific products and services to be delivered under this award align with NEUP's focus on university-based research and development in areas relevant to the nuclear energy mission. As a Phase II Continuation award, this funding builds upon prior high-quality work performed by the research team, enabling the expansion of nuclear energy research capacity and infrastructure while supporting the development of advanced technologies with improved performance outcomes. The award reflects the competitive merit-based selection process through which NEUP identifies institutional partners capable of driving innovation in nuclear science and technology to address the nation's energy, environmental, and economic needs.